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What Are Festooning Bees? Why Do They Do it?
Worker Bees

What Are Festooning Bees? Why Do They Do it?

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022

Over the last 50 years, researchers and beekeepers have greatly improved their understanding of bees. But some bee activities, like festooning, remain a mystery. In this guide, we’ll look at…

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What Is Honey Bee Washboarding?
Bees | Worker Bees

What Is Honey Bee Washboarding?

May 2, 2022June 12, 2022

Humans have been beekeeping in various forms for almost 9000 years. While recent research by mellitologists has helped us understand how bees operate, there’s still much we don’t understand. Washboarding…

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How Do Honey Bees Make Beehives? [3 Steps]
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How Do Honey Bees Make Beehives? [3 Steps]

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

The hive is crucial to a honey bee colony’s survival. It provides shelter, protection, and a place to store food and rear brood. Whether they build inside a hollow tree…

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What Is Honey Bee Swarming? An Essential Guide
Bees | Drones | Queen Bee | Worker Bees

What Is Honey Bee Swarming? An Essential Guide

March 24, 2022July 31, 2022

As spring arrives, honey bees get busy collecting pollen, building comb, and lots more. During this time, the colony may grow fast resulting in a crowded beehive. To make space,…

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Lifecycle Of A Honey Bee – The 4 Phases
Bees | Drones | Queen Bee | Worker Bees

Lifecycle Of A Honey Bee – The 4 Phases

February 11, 2022March 20, 2022

As a honey bee develops, it goes through four distinct stages. Starting as an egg, within a few weeks it will have transformed into a larva, pupa, and finally, an…

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Do Bees Have Knees? Get The Quick Facts
Bees | Drones | Queen Bee | Worker Bees

Do Bees Have Knees? Get The Quick Facts

February 9, 2022March 20, 2022

For such a small insect, bees are super-smart and have some anatomical similarities to humans. A common question people want to know is do bees have knees? Let’s take a…

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Anatomy Of A Honey Bee – Beginner’s Guide
Bees | Drones | Queen Bee | Worker Bees

Anatomy Of A Honey Bee – Beginner’s Guide

February 7, 2022April 15, 2022

The honey bee is a fascinating insect, equipped with a range of tools to help it perform different functions. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the anatomy…

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What Is Beeswax? An Essential Guide
Bees | Worker Bees

What Is Beeswax? An Essential Guide

February 4, 2022April 15, 2022

Beeswax is a fascinating substance that you’ll be familiar with if you’ve ever seen honeycomb. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what beeswax is, how it’s made, and much…

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The Ultimate Guide To Worker Bees
Bees | Worker Bees

The Ultimate Guide To Worker Bees

February 4, 2022April 15, 2022

Honey bee colonies are made up of a queen bee along with drones and worker bees. They all play essential roles in the hive, but it’s the workers who take…

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How Much Honey Does A Bee Produce?
Bees | Worker Bees

How Much Honey Does A Bee Produce?

February 3, 2022April 11, 2022

Worker bees dedicate their life during the warmer months to collecting pollen and transforming it into honey. While it’s a sweet treat for humans, honey is essential for the colony’s…

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